Beer Vs Wine 5K (Chicago Area)
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 18, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Beer Vs Wine 5K (Chicago Area) is a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk at the Busse Woods forest preserve in Elk Grove Village on July 17, 2027, with a 2:00 p.m. start. This one-of-a-kind event combines running or walking with a celebration of beer and wine, and participants vote for their favorite drink when they register.
The event includes a finisher medal featuring both beer and wine, drink tickets for those 21 and over, age group awards, a DJ, free photos and snacks, all in a pleasant setting for everyone taking part.
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